Add 72/63 and 72/98
1st number: 1 9/63, 2nd number: 72/98
72/63 + 72/98 is 92/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 98 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 14 = 882,
72/63 = 72 × 14/63 × 14 = 1008/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
72/98 = 72 × 9/98 × 9 = 648/882 - Add the two like fractions:
1008/882 + 648/882 = 1008 + 648/882 = 1656/882 - 1656/882 simplified gives 92/49
- So, 72/63 + 72/98 = 92/49
In mixed form: 143/49
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